Running
100 km
100 km
Start: 04:15 AM
120.00 EUR
Blackfoot Ultra
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Trail in Canada, Sherwood Park
Distances
Running
Ultra
100 km
Running
50 mile
80.5 km
Start: 05:00 AM
Running
50 mile
80.5 km
Running
50 km
50 km
Start: 06:30 AM
80.00 EUR
Running
50 km
50 km
Running
25 km
25 km
Start: 10:00 AM
50.00 EUR
Running
5 km
5 km
Start: 02:00 PM
Running
5 km
5 km
About
Blackfoot Ultra — "Death by 100 Hills" — is an ultra-trail and community race held at Blackfoot Recreation Area near Islet Lake, east of Calgary. Created in 2002 to highlight the region’s trail network, it features mountainous terrain with significant elevation change, earning its reputation as a premier Alberta ultra.
Catering & aid stations
On-course aid stations offer electrolyte drinks, water, Coke, ginger ale, fruit, cookies, chips, sandwiches, soup, and pickles.
Pacers
Pacers are assigned by start wave (Startwelle): refer to the "Renntag für Laufende" schedule for specific target times per pacer group; pacer flags will be displayed on course.
Results
View official resultsTypical weather in Sherwood Park
Monthly averages based on historical data (2000–present).
Jan-7°-15°
↑ 08:43
↓ 16:44
Feb-6°-15°
↑ 07:54
↓ 17:43
Mar0°-10°
↑ 07:48
↓ 19:39
Apr9°-2°
↑ 06:33
↓ 20:35
May16°5°
↑ 05:33
↓ 21:29
Jun20°10°
↑ 05:04
↓ 22:05
Jul23°13°
↑ 05:25
↓ 21:56
Aug22°12°
↑ 06:15
↓ 21:03
Sep17°7°
↑ 07:09
↓ 19:50
Oct9°0°
↑ 08:02
↓ 18:37
Nov0°-8°
↑ 08:01
↓ 16:37
Dec-7°-15°
↑ 08:45
↓ 16:14
What's included in entry
- Race swag varies by distance
- Chip timing included
- Finisher medal for all distances
- Post-race BBQ with smokies and dilly bars
- Donation to Friends of the Blackfoot for trail maintenance
- Bragging rights and stories
Prices & signup
- 25 km50.00 EUR
- 50 km80.00 EUR
- 100 km120.00 EUR
FAQ
Is there a volunteer requirement?
Yes — since 2009 every registered racer must commit to four hours of volunteer time (can be completed any time between the prior year’s race and April 30, 11:59 pm of race year). Volunteer roles include race support, trail maintenance, coaching, officiating, or community clean-up.
Can I change my distance after registering?
Drop-downs are allowed for ultra distances until May 10 of the prior year: 100 km → 50 mile/50 km/25 km; 50 mile → 50 km/25 km; 50 km → 25 km. No refunds for drops; 25 km cannot be dropped down. Changes require contacting race organizers.
What about refunds and transfers?
Registrations are not transferable. A 75% refund is available if you email the race before March 1 of the race year; after that, refunds are not offered except for expectant mothers and active military.
What should I bring?
Bring headlamp (useful for pre-race check-in and outhouses), required race gear per rules, and optional nutrition. Aid stations provide electrolyte, water, Coke, ginger ale, fruit, cookies, chips, sandwiches, soup, and pickles.
Last updated: Jun 5, 2026, 11:53:00 PM
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